AI Agent Tool Confused Deputy Problem in 2026
A senior engineer's take on the confused deputy problem in AI agent tool use, why it keeps reappearing in 2026, and the architectural patterns that actually fix it.
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A senior engineer's take on the confused deputy problem in AI agent tool use, why it keeps reappearing in 2026, and the architectural patterns that actually fix it.
Rev 5 controls are the operative baseline, and the SR control family is where most FedRAMP High authorizations are now spending their assessor time in 2026.
Font parsing has been a goldmine for attackers. The history of font vulnerabilities reveals deep supply chain risks in every operating system.
After months of processing backlogs and community frustration, NIST announces a new consortium to modernize and sustain the National Vulnerability Database.
Type 1 audits control design at a point in time; Type 2 tests operating effectiveness over months. How they differ, realistic timelines, and which to pursue first.
Not every vulnerability in your dependencies is exploitable. Safeguard's reachability analysis determines whether vulnerable code paths are actually invoked in your application.
How to scope a bug bounty program that addresses supply chain risks: in-scope assets, payout tiers, triage workflow, and avoiding the trap of dependency CVE bounties.
SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 test different things for different audiences. Here's how they differ, and where Safeguard's supply chain evidence complements GRC tools like Secureframe.
Proc macros are Rust code that runs at compile time with the privileges of the developer. They are one of the most underexamined pieces of the Rust supply chain.
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